Account Manager - Events

About the role

LINKVIVA, an events agency founded in 2003 that creates cultural festivals and public events across the Middle East, is hiring an Account Manager in Dubai. The role sits at the heart of client relationships, managing day-to-day interactions, project delivery and on-site execution while working closely with internal teams, vendors and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Own day-to-day client communications and relationship management
• Take and interpret client briefs and turn them into actionable project plans
• Contribute to proposals, creative brainstorming and presentations to help win new business
• Keep projects on track, on time and within budget
• Collaborate with creative, production and strategy teams
• Write reports and status updates for clients and stakeholders
• Be present at events to manage client expectations and solve problems in real time
• Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and support business development

Required profile

• 6+ years of experience in account management, client servicing or event management
• Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic (mandatory)
• A valid driving licence
• Bonus points for experience in events, brand activations or experiential marketing, and for handling budgets and financial reporting

Required skills

• Strong client management and communication skills
• Excellent writing of reports, emails and presentations
• Ability to work cross-functionally with creative, production and commercial teams
• Detail-oriented, results-driven and able to stay calm under pressure